2026 is flying by! And so far 1,400 fellow Ohioans were reached by River Chaplains, 350 were prayed with directly, and 25 were connected to tangible community resources. River Volunteers have spent over 275 hours for Sharathon and community outreach events. There have been over 52 Concerts & Events, including 6 River Owned Concerts across Ohio, totaling 65,000+ men, women, and children experiencing Jesus through worship & fellowship. On May 7th, The River hosted its very first National Day of Prayer on-air takeover. 150+ requests were received and prayed over by River chaplains and local pastors from across Ohio.
You make all this happen when you listen, share The River and give generously. As you make your plans this Summer, roll out the welcome mat by getting involved, inviting a friend or the next person who tunes in. Each event is a chance for someone to experience Jesus in a new way, maybe even for the first time and YOU are a part of each one when you give to The River.
Upcoming Events
6/13: Unified Youth – River Artist Terrian – Franklin County Fairgrounds – Pre-Event Funding Goal: $10k
A free, youth-led day of worship bringing together students from across Ohio.
6/27: River Day at Hocking Hills Family Fun Center – Hocking Hills
7/16 – 18th: Alive! Festival – River Artists Lauren Daigle, Josiah Queen, We are Messengers, Ben Fuller, Colton Dixon, Leanna Crawford, Eli Gable, and more! – Mineral City
7/22: River Worship Night – Franklin County Fair – Lifepoint Collective
7/23: River Artist Seph Schlueter – Franklin County Fair – Pre-Event Funding Goal: $16k
The River is bringing Ohio’s Own to the Franklin County Fair! Join The River Fam on Wednesday for Worship Night led by Lifepoint Collective and then come back on Thursday for Seph Schlueter in concert! Both events are included with your fair admission.
8/1: Rock the Lake – River Artists Megan Woods, Jon Reddick, and Tauren Wells – Lakeview – Pre-Event Funding Goal: $75K
Rock the Lake is back for its 12th year, and it’s totally FREE! Spend the day out by the lake, with food trucks, fun for the kids and plenty of fellowship leading up to an epic concert the end the night with The River Fam!
8/ 31- 9/4: Fall Sharathon – Pre-Event Funding Goal: $50K
The River is a local Ohio nonprofit media ministry made possible by you. Sharathon celebrates what God is doing through your generosity! Tune in to hear stories of life change, encouragement, challenges and generosity from your fellow listeners.
September Date TBD: Ladies Night – Pre-Event Funding Goal: $15K
Keep an eye out for info on the Wooster & Circleville events this September. Get ready for an incredible night of worship and encouragement that keeps ladies coming back year after year!
